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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Chloroethane
Chloroethane is a volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon primarily used as a refrigerant, solvent, and in medical applications as a topical anesthetic spray. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a hazardous chemical if inhaled or ingested. Exposure can cause central nervous system depression, respiratory irritation, and cardiac sensitization.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 18, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Neurotoxicity, respiratory irritation, cardiac sensitization, flammability, potential carcinogenicity
Benefits
Used medically as topical anesthetic spray, solvent properties